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The Piano Teacher

R20012h 11mMichael Haneke
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 75% · Metacritic 79
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Erika Kohut, a sexually repressed piano teacher living with her domineering mother, meets a young man who starts romantically pursuing her.

DramaRomance
ConcertBased On Novel Or BookMusic TeacherFetishConservatoryMasochismVictimPiano LessonsTeacherPerversion

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Piano Teacher (2001) about?

Erika Kohut, a sexually repressed piano teacher living with her domineering mother, meets a young man who starts romantically pursuing her.

Who stars in The Piano Teacher?

The Piano Teacher stars Isabelle Huppert (Erika Kohut), Annie Girardot (Erika's Mother), Benoît Magimel (Walter Klemmer), Susanne Lothar (Mme Schober), Udo Samel (Dr. George Blonskij). The film was directed by Michael Haneke.

How long is The Piano Teacher?

The Piano Teacher has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2001. It is rated R.

Is The Piano Teacher worth watching?

The Piano Teacher holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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